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Patent GB-190411352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Packing Machines.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR
Filed: 1904-05-17
Granted: 1905-03-23
Abstract: 11,352. Smith, A., and Southall, C. May 17. Filling coffee, cocoa, &c.-In a machine for filling powdered or granular materials, such as coffee or cocoa, into tins, each tin is placed by hand on the table d immediately below the hopper a into which the material is conducted from the weighing-machine. The sliding bar g is pressed in by means of the handle j, thus raising the table d and pressing the tin against the india-rubber ring.f, Fig. 3, which helps to support the tin during the action of the rammer k. The sliding bar s is now pulled down against the action of the spring u, by the chain t connected to a treadle or handle. The pin s<1> is thus withdrawn from the path of the pinp, and the pawl q is, at the same time, allowed to engage with the pins r on the rotating wheel m, thereby rotating a crank-disc and actuating the plunger k. To release the filled tin, the bar g is pressed out by a bell-crank lever w, Fig. 3, connected to the pivoted lever v, which is actuated by a projection on the edge of the crank-disc. To adapt the machine for filling tins of different sizes, a number of hoppers a of different sizes are provided. When packing shorter tins, a distancepiece is placed on the table d.
Patent GB-190413621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ratchet Pipe-Wrenches.
Inventor: LEVY JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-06-16
Granted: 1904-07-21
Abstract: 13,621. Levy, J. June 16. Wrenches.-The jaw 7 of a pipe or rod ratchetwrench i a eccentrically pivoted at 4 between the circular jaws 3 of the handle part 1, is normally held open by a spring 10 in a recess in it, and has oppositely-directed teeth on the two sides of its V-groove 12. The recess is covered by one of the jaws 3.
Patent GB-190424863-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Marking the Size and other Particulars upon Goods.
Inventor: HENDERSON DUNCAN
Filed: 1904-11-16
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 24,863. Henderson, D., and Harding, J. E. Nov. 16. Embossing.-Relates to a machine for marking the size or other particulars upon boot-uppers and other goods. Fig. 1 shows a machine constructed with perforating needles, but punches or any cutting or marking stamp may be used. The face of the plunger 5 is stepped in a manner corresponding to that of the plate 8 on the base 7, and the fingers thus formed carry needles 10 which are arranged to perforate the various numbers &c. The needles work through holes in the guide-plate 8, and are received in similar holes in the base 7, arrangements being made below the latter for allowing the punched-out material to pass away. The fingers of an intermediate plate 12 are cut away to a series of lines 13 so as to form stops for placing the material to be marked. The base 7 may be marked with numbers 16 corresponding to the stamp above. The plunger 5 may be actuated by a link 18 from a lever 17. The latter is operated by a bolt 19 reciprocated by means of a runner 20 and an eccentric 21 on the driving- shaft 22, contact being made when desired between the bolt 19 and the lever 17 by a block 23 actuated by a hand-lever or foot-pedal. The lever 17 may be operated in a simpler manner by a handle 25. The Provisional Specification states that a curved stamp carrier, rotated to bring certain stamps in front of the operator, may be used, and that the machine may be adjustable for different thicknesses of material.
Patent GB-190427113-A (GB)
Title: Detachable Shade for Lamps
Inventor: FREEMAN WILLIAM FORD
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 27,113. Freeman, W. F. Dec. 13. Lamp shades and holders therefor.-For shading the light in any direction, a sheet a of celluloid or other like flexible material is attached to a convenient part of the lamp by clips b.
Patent GB-190429506-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Clutch.
Inventor: LEHMANN ERNST
Filed: 1904-12-31
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 29,506. Lehmann, E. Dec. 31. Clutches.-In a friction clutch, movable sectors a, b, connected to the driven shaft t by a crossarm m, are adapted to engage a member c fixed to the driving or motor shaft x and forming a flywheel body. Screwed sleeves e, pivoted to the sectors, are engaged by right and left handed screws f, connected by links h, pivoted to discs g on the screws, to a sleeve arranged to slide on the shaft t. Each of the discs g is formed with a number of holes for the pivot pin i of the links h, and the sleeve on the shaft is formed in two parts k, n screwed together and locked in position by a nut o. To allow for wear of the sectors, the parts of the sleeve are adjusted relatively to each other, and when the sleeve adjustment has reached the limit, the pivots i are moved into engagement with other holes in the discs g. Normally, the sectors are retained in the engaged position by a spring s, and are retracted by operating levers p coupled to a collar, mounted in ball &c. bearings, on the sleeve. The cross-arm m for transmitting motion to the shaft t is mounted on a square portion of the shaft and is coupled to lugs on the sectors a, b by keys u. The end of the shaft t is mounted on ball bearings arranged in a cup formed in the end of the shaft x.
Patent GB-190508097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treadle Hammers.
Inventor: NIELSEN CARL MARTIN
Filed: 1905-04-15
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 8097. Nielsen, C. M. April 15. Hammers, power.-A treadle-operated power hammer, in which the hammer is brought to its elevated position after the blow by means of springs, has the latter flat instead of spiral. The hammer lever d is carried in bearings b on the frame a, and is operated by the treadle t and link v. A flat spring e is fixed to the end of the hammer lever, and is connected by links and similar springsj, h to another spring l. The latter carries a shackle n with an adjustable screw q bearing against a spring o fixed to the framework. On the screw q being screwed up, the starting position of the hammer is raised and the blow increased, and, on unscrewing, the starting position is lowered.
Patent GB-190510378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw-down Valves and Stop Cocks.
Inventor: RHODES JAMES
Filed: 1905-05-17
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 10,378. Rhodes, J. May 17. Lift valves; seats. - The construction of meeting faces of screwdown valves and stop-cocks with suitable arrangements of annular ridges and grooves, with or without resilient packing, is described. In the valve shown in Fig. 2, the seat is formed with a groove, leaving a rib or extension c. A groove g in the valve body is packed with a rubber or other suitable ring so that when the valve is screwed down the packing presses on the rim c. In a modification, the groove in the seat also holds a rubber packing upon which the outer metallic edge of the valve body presses. In cases where packing-rings are inadmissible, the rim c is made to fit closely to the groove g, while the outer edge of the valve body fits into the groove in the seat.
Patent GB-190513427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: KITSEE ISIDOR
Filed: 1905-06-29
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 13,427. Kitsee, I. June 29. Secondary batteries.-Active material of electrodes is regenerated by processes of reduction. This may be done by careful heating, or preferably by the action of bodies which will react with the excess of oxygen in the material ; thus the moistened active material may be treated with sodiumchloride solution or sulphurous acid gas. The treatment with sodium chloride is carried out by adding salt in suitable quantity to the electrolyte and allowing the electrode to stand in the solution for a few hours. The process may be repeated several times, undue heating being avoided. The salt formed, e.g. the sulphate, acts as a binder for the particles of material.
Patent GB-190514666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hatchways, and Hatchway Covers for Ships
Inventor: BAKER HAROLD
Filed: 1905-07-17
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 14,666. Baker, B. July 17. Hatches and hatchways.-Hatchways are fitted with a fore-and-aft plate a, and an athwartship plate b, each fitted with rollers, so that they may be moved across or along the hatch. Recesses mare constructed at one side and end to receive the plates when cargo is being passed through the hatch. The hatch is fitted with a flexible cover, which may be rolled on to the spindle k.
Patent GB-190514772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Projectiles
Inventor: ASPINWALL FLORETTA MELISE
Filed: 1905-07-18
Granted: 1905-08-24
Abstract: 14,772. Aspinwall, F. M. July 18. Projectiles, gas checks for. A compound bullet is shown. The jacket 3 is extended rearwardly beyond the core 2 and is flanged at 5 to form an expansible cup-shaped base 4.
Patent GB-190522932-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Disintegrating Slag
Inventor: HAMFELDT GEORGE KNUT
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 22,932. Hamfeldt, G. K. Nov. 8. Slags, treatment of.-In disintegrating molten slag to obtain an artificial sand, the slag passes from the furnace 2, Fig. 1, by a trough 4 to an enclosed chamber or tube 5 supplied with water by a pipe 9 and inlets 6, the granulated slag being received in cars 8. The water inlets 6 may be arranged as shown in Fig. 2, or an annular opening 6, Fig. 3, may deliver the water in an annular sheet through which the slag flows.
Patent GB-190601476-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Flexible Joint applicable to the Tone Arm of Talking Machines.
Inventor: FISCHER ALEX
Filed: 1906-01-19
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 1476. Fischer, A. Jan. 19. Swivelling joints.-Swivelling joints of the kind described in Specification No. 6285, A.D. 1904, for securing the tone arm of a phonograph to the trumpet and for other pipes are shown in section in Figs. 1 and 3. The pipe ends a, d are provided with concentric spherical flanges b, e, the concave flange b being larger than the convex flange e. A concentric cover h, screwed to the flange b, is provided with an annular groove i, and the flange e with two short grooves g to serve as a ball race for the balls j. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the balls and grooves are omitted, this form permitting a universal motion. The arms m, n, Fig. 4, which carry the trumpet have an adjustable slide o.
Patent GB-190609916-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum Tube Electric Apparatus.
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1906-09-27
Abstract: 9916. Wise, W. L., [Moore Electric Co.]. April 27. Actuating valves and cocks.-A valve, controlled automatically by an electric solenoid, feeds gas into an electric vacuum tube to compensate for the loss caused by the electric discharge and to keep the pressure constant. Fig. 1 is a general front section of one form of apparatus. The ends of the vacuum tube 1 are fixed in a box 18 which contains the regulating - apparatus. A tube 8, which is connected with the vacuum tube 1 through tubes 6, 6<1>, is closed by a porous stopper 7, which is wholly or partly covered with liquid 11, The space above the stopper communicates with a gas reservoir 20 or with the atmosphere. The extent to which the stopper is covered by liquid depends on the position of a displacing-tube 10 which is fixed to the core 12 of a solenoid, so that when the tube 10 is at its lowest the stopper is nearly or quite covered, but when the tube is lifted by the solenoid the stopper becomes partly uncovered and the gas diffuses through it into the tube 8. The stopper is preferably made of rather dense arc carbon, and the sealing-liquid is preferably mercury. The valve is adjusted by altering the height of the solenoid 16 by a screw 15. In an alternative form of valve, the porous stopper is replaced by a perforated brass plug, normally closed by a rubber disk which is lifted, against the action of a controlling- spring, by the solenoid core. In this form, no liquid is employed.
Patent GB-190610592-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Chimney and Ventilating-shaft Tops.
Inventor: BURTON WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-05
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 10,592. Burton, W. May 5. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops. -The body a is provided with openings e<2>, e<4> in the sides, and with internal inclined baffle-plates such as d', d<2>. To prevent down - draught, an inverted pyramid or cone f, supported by projections g', g<2> so as to be remov-. able for cleaning, may be provided, or a plate k shown in dotted lines and mounted on pivots so that it may be turned to facilitate cleaning may be fitted. A hood b is fitted over the body a or over an extension a<1> thereof.
Patent GB-190612862-A (GB)
Title: An Electrical Brake for Railway Trains.
Inventor: MORLOCK FELIX
Filed: 1906-06-02
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 12,862. Morlock, F. June 2. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Controlling apparatus by electro-magnetic radiations. - Transmitters and receivers of electromagnetic radiations are carried at the rear and front portions of a train, each receiver through a relay controlling the brakes, and so preventing the dangerous near approach of two trains. The receiver comprises the bundle of aerial wires 1 in circuit with a coherer 2 and an earth lead 21, and the circuits of a de-cohering magnet 3 and a relay magnet 5 with batteries 6, 7, which oppose one another, also pass through the coherer 2. When radiations received from a train in dangerous proximity cause the coherer 2 to become a conductor, the relay magnet 5 is energized by the battery 7, and the circuit of the battery 8 through a spark-gap in an explosive mixture 11 is closed. The explosion actuates a piston 12 in a cylinder 10, and opens a valve in the brake pipe 9 ; or the piston-rod operates a brake directly. The transmitter comprises an induction coil 17, Fig. 2, in the secondary circuit of which is provided the sparking path 18, the bundle of aerial wires 1 and an earth lead 22. The earth leads of the transmitters and receivers are in contact with the track rails to obviate the mutual control of trains on different tracks.
Patent GB-190613591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supporting and Training Growing Plants, Trees and the like.
Inventor: KUYK WILLEM
Filed: 1906-06-13
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 13,591. Kuyk, W. June 13. Fastenings. - Ties or bands for use in supporting and training trees &c. are made of tinned iron or other thin ductile metal and with one surface convex so as not to injure the plants. They are used in connexion with stakes or supports provided with holes, notches, or projections to support them at various heights. Fig. 3 shows a method of fastening a tie to the perforated stake shown in Fig. 4, the plant being prevented from coming into contact with the stake. The ends are passed through a bole and then bent outward, tightening being effected by pulling the ends. Fig. 5 shows a tie for use with plain stakes, one end being provided with a slot for the other to pass through.
Patent GB-190614398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Signal and Safety Devices for Railway Tracks.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1906-06-23
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 14,398. Boult, A. J., [Zorge Safety Railway Equipment Co.]. June 23. Switches.-A switch to be fixed close to one rail, and adapted to be operated by the wheels of trains passing in one direction only, is shown in sectional elevation in Fig. 5. The long arm l<11> of the switch is moved laterally by the wheel flanges of a train moving from left to right of Fig. 5, and thereby turns the spindle l<6> against the action of the spring l<9>, and causes the arm l<5> to break the circuit at the contacts l, l<1>. The wheels of a train moving in the opposite direction depress the long arm l<11> against the spring l<14>, and do not operate the switch arm l<5>.
Patent GB-190629656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Spools or Reels
Inventor: LAPIN JEAN
Filed: 1906-12-29
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 29,656. Lapin, J., and Saeys, A. Dec. 29. Spools or reels for winding dry or moist thread are covered with a readily-removable metal casing. A cap 9, Fig. 4, is slipped over the wooden body, Fig. 7, to cover the bottom flange, and is held in position by a cylindrical casing 3, Fig. 6, which has a flange 4 at its upper end to serve as a support for an annular piece 5, Fig. 3. This piece 5 is covered by a cap 7, Fig. 2, which is held in position by the bent upper edge 8 of the cylindrical part 3, thus forming the upper flange of the spool.
Patent GB-190706816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Advertisement and Means for Distributing same.
Inventor: COE FREDERICK EDWARD
Filed: 1907-03-21
Granted: 1908-03-21
Abstract: 6816. Coe, F. E. March 21. Advertising.- Relates to advertising-devices for use in stations, theatres, streets. &c., in which a number of receptacles are adapted to hold and to serve for the distribution of circulars, cards, pamphlets, testimonials, coupons, &c. According to the present invention, an abbreviated advertisement is combined with each receptacle. The advertisement may for identification purposes be adjacent to the receptacle, as shown in Fig. 1, in which the advertisements d are placed above the drawers e holding the circulars &c. Or the advertisements d may be identified with their receptacles e by numbering, as shown in Fig. 5, or by lettering, colouring, &c. Or the advertisements may be on the front of the receptacles, which may have hinged lids. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, the drawers e, having advertisements on their fronts, are mounted in a cylindrical frame pivotally supported on the standard b<1>, and gongs h &c. may be rung when the frame is rotated. A mirror, picture, advertisements, or other attractive device c, may be combined with the advertising-device. [Reference has been directed under Section 7 of Patents &c. Act, 1907, to Specifications No. 1960, A.D. 1875, No. 415, A.D. 1876, No. 1524, A.D. 1892, Nos. 13,908 and 22,660, A.D. 1893, No. 11,881, A.D. 1894, and Nos. 83 and 13,623, A.D. 1898.]
Patent GB-190712915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knitting Machines.
Inventor: HODGKINSON SAMUEL
Filed: 1907-06-04
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 12,915. Hodgkinson, S., and Gillibrand, N. June 4. Parallel knitting-machines. - A stop-motion is actuated electrically in the event of (1) the failure of the yarn, or (2).undue tension of the yarn due to bad winding, or mechanically by (3) the occurrence of faulty knitting. The yarn K passes through eyes on spring controlled levers P, P<1>, which are carried on electrically - charged rods O, O<1> and are normally held out of contact with other rods O<3>, b<2> by the yarn. If the tension on the yarn becomes unduly great, the backward extension P<2> of the lever P is drawn into contact with the rod O<3>. If the yarn fouls or becomes broken, the rod P<1> is released and the extension P<3> makes contact with the rod b<2>. The electric circuit which is completed allows an electro-magnet, by means of intermediate connexions, to unclutch the driving-pulley. To stop the machine in the event of faulty knitting, weighted fingers pivoted to cross-pieces t' traverse the web and penetrate when holes occur into recesses formed in the needle cylinder. The fingers V and the needle cylinder may be rotated in opposite directions. When a fault is detected, the fingers are e swung in the same direction of rotation as the needle cylinder, and a pin disk p engaging an arm s rotates the bent rod s<2>. The upper end of this arm is provided with a clutch which does not act while the pin disk is rotating in the opposite direction to the needle cylinder. The rod s<2> when turned disengages trip-mechanism and allows the driving- pulley to be unclutched.
Patent GB-190713829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Time Recorders.
Inventor: MERCIER CHARLES ARTHUR
Filed: 1907-06-14
Granted: 1908-06-15
Abstract: 13,829. Mercier, C. A. June 14. Tell-tale clocks.- In time - checking apparatus for workmen of the kind in which clock - driven disks carry the time printing type, the type dial 1 fits on studs on the flange 62, Fig. II<b>, of a conical sleeve 61 fitting on the hub of the pinion 58 and having a key engaging a slot in the hub of the clock hand 57.
Patent GB-190713941-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fifth-wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: COTTON JAMES WESLEY
Filed: 1907-06-17
Granted: 1907-11-28
Abstract: 13,941. Cotton, J. W., and Korsmeier, W. F. June 17. Ball bearings.-Fifth wheels for vehicles are constructed with an upper annulus 2 of the section shown, and preferably stamped from sheet metal, which fits over a lower ring 10, grooves being formed in both rings to accommodate balls 24.
Patent GB-190715748-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dryer or Separator for Treating Steam.
Inventor: JEFFCOCK CHARLES EDWARD
Filed: 1907-07-09
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 15,748. Jeffcock, C. E., and Yardley, W. H. July 9. Steam separators.-A helical partition j in the steam passage causes the particles of water to be thrown outwards and caught in the peripheral chambers h of the casing a. A receptacle d is arranged beneath having a drain e, the casing and receptacle being separated by a bed f having perforations g.
Patent GB-190718210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrolytic Processes for Covering Silver Plated Surfaces of Glasses or Mirrors with a Protective Metal Layer and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MONGE JOSEPH HENRI
Filed: 1907-08-12
Granted: 1908-08-12
Abstract: 18,210. Monge, J. H., and Arzano, C. Aug. 12. Making mirrors.-The silver-plated surfaces of mirrors are covered with a protective metal layer, for example of copper, by an electrolytic process in which a cathode-surface of practically constant area is employed. In the construction shown, the supporting cathodes consist of two perforated frames 2, 2<b>, each covered with a network of copper blades 3, 3<b> ; on these the mirrors 1, lb are placed downwards. Connexion is made between the supporting cathodes and the silvered faces of the mirrors by means of contact-pieces 26, Fig. 4, which are pivoted on insulating-rods 27 and separated by insulating-sleeves 31 ; the contactpieces when made are completely enamelled, this enamel being afterwards removed from the under surface of the ends. Above the cathodes is an horizontal carriage 5 carrying the anode, consisting of carbon rods 6 ; the ends 6<1>, Fig. 3, of the rods are copper-plated by electrolysis and are pressed between conductors 14, 14<1> of copper &c. Below the anode is a filtering-bag 15. The anode carriage is supported by rollers 17, 19 running on trucks 18, 20 so that the anode can be brought over either cathode ; the rail 18 is a conductor and the roller 17 communicates by conductors 16 with the anode conductors 7. The cathode frames 2, 2<b> can be raised and lowered by cables 11 passing over pulleys 12 ; constant connexion is ensured by means of conductors 4 and plungers 22 dipping in mercury 23. With the above arrangement of anode and cathodes, a mirror is given a preliminary coating while another is receiving its final coating, these operations being carried on continuously. The increased area of cathode due to the covering of the copper network by the mirror is compensated by the silvered surface being brought nearer the anode by the thickness of the glass. Specifications Nos. 16,538 and 16,539, A.D. 1908, are referred to.